Posts Tagged ‘grooming’

Do you clip your horse’s whiskers for that show polished look?

At first sight they may seem little redundant and not particularly appealing (think clean shaven guy vs. one with some serious unkempt facial hair). But let’s think beyond the curb appeal here. Whiskers are there for a reason. They tell the horse something is getting too close to his eyes – like a branch. It’s a protection against getting poked in the eye, which can lead to irritation or infection. Not fun! Some horses can also be pretty adamant about refusing having ointments applied to their eyes.

So protect your horse’s peepers and go natural!

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of delicious, natural and green horse care products &  horse grooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your furry friends!

Let’s celebrate with a contest. If you’re a Canuck,  Canadian Thanksgiving is long gone, but I’m sure you still have a lot to be thankful for and you can still win FREE stuff.  If you’re answer is drawn, you’ll get a FREE De-Stress Intensive Mane & Tail Treatment The winner will be drawn on Friday- the 25th of November 2011 at noon CST.

Here’s the scoop. We’ve got so much to be thankful for.  And our horses belong to the thankful-for-category big time.  We’re so blessed to have such amazing animals in our lives, so let’s express our thanks. Post your thank you  (short or long are welcomed) along  with a photo of your dear friend on our EcoLicious Facebook Page for a chance to win EcoLicious swag. And most importantly – make sure to whisper the thank you  into your horses ear (an apple and carrot will be a nice touch).

Here are my Thank Yous:

Thank you Cadence for being  such a spirited horse. You challenge me every day, you teach me perseverance, patience and empathy.You teach me how to breathe, observe and stay in the moment. Thank you for showing  me how to be non-judgmental, how to accept and work with whatever life throws at you (in your case a buck, spook or just plain old opinionated  ”I’d rather
not”) lol. Thank you for being you!

Thank You Cadence!

Thank you Durango for reminding me that life’s just not about work. We gotta have fun!  Thank you for being my snuggle-to-horse when I’m down. Thank you for always being there for me when I need someone to listen to me. Thank you for forgiving me my mistakes and imperfections – and there’s plenty.

Thank you Durango!

I love you guys from the bottom of my heart!

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian

Check out our full line of delicious, natural and green equine care & grooming products at www.ecoliciousequestrian.com

Summer Memories and the Lovin’ is Easy!

Summer holidays are over and fall is knocking on the door. We will all miss the warm, long days that gave us plenty of time to enjoy our equine companions. September is here, but summer isn’t over yet! We want you to enjoy these last summer days, celebrate it and capture the memories to last all year, so this month, we’re doing something a little different.

We’re inviting you to share your best pictures of you and your horse in the “Summer  Memories: Feel
the Connection” Photo Contest.

Take Your Best Shot!

Winners will receive a special Feel the Connection Grooming Kit containing some of the most popular EcoLicious products for the horse: SQUEAKY GREEN & CLEAN Deep Cleansing & Conditioning Shampoo, the all-natural coconut derived horse shampoo (check out before & after pics); DE-STRESS Intensive Restructuring & Detangling Treatment for mane and tail; and for the rider, HANDS ON Therapeutic Barn Hand Repair Lotion. These products are the key ingredients for your horse’s spa day, and a treat for your hands after you’re done.

Let’s face it, our horses offer us so much and ask for so little in return. Grooming time can become a ritual you both enjoy to the fullest to not only get your horse looking his or her best, but to also strengthen the bond between you. In horse language, grooming is a sign of affection and caring between horses who like each other, so the more you can replicate this in the horse-human relationship, the happier your horse will be. And that’s something that’s a win-win for both of you.

Summer Fun

Contest Rules:
Enter as often as you want by sharing your photos on our Facebook page and email a copy of  the contest entry photo to letusknow@ecoliciousequestrian.com. The deadline for entries is September 20th, 2011 at noon. The winner will be announced on the EcoLicious blog and Facebook page on September 21st, 2011 at noon. Enter now and tell your friends.

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Your Horse. Your Earth. Your Choice.

Spring is in full swing and with it comes my least favorite insect : TICKS. It’s right up there with horse flies. It’s important for our horse’s health that we check for them regularly and remove them speedily. 

Checking the base of the tail for ticks

Yesterday while brushing my horse’s tail I realized what a great tick removing tool is De-Stress – our Intensive Treatment for mane and tail. I always rub it in the base of the tail to moisturize the skin and encourage new healthy hair growth. After applying liberally and letting it soak in for several minutes I picked through his tail finding two ticks that let go. It can be often hard to find all the ticks on your horse’s thick tail dock or the base of the mane. When you apply De-Stress Intensive Treatment for mane & tail you’re not only making your horse’s tail go from dry and brittle to soft, silky and luminous; you’ll also get rid of those god damn crawling things from his tail. The fine oils and essential oil of Tea Tree suffocate the tick and the tick let’s go.I’m not a big fan of pulling out ticks with tweezers. I’m really afraid to leave the head behind inviting infection and this is a perfect way to ensure they let go head and all.

Ride Green!
The EcoLicious Equestrian